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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?
(a) Certain circumstances.
(b) Certain accomplishments.
(c) Past actions.
(d) Past associations.

2. Which type(s) of happiness was Aristotle referring to in Book I, Chapter 5?
(a) Prosperity for the country.
(b) Equal happiness.
(c) Individual happiness.
(d) Individual happiness, equal happiness, and prosperity for the country.

3. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?
(a) Only proving wrongdoing.
(b) Either proving or disproving wrongdoing.
(c) Only disproving wrongdoing.
(d) Neither proving nor disproving wrongdoing.

4. In what way did Aristotle indicate refutative enthymemes were more effective in Book II, Chapter 26?
(a) Hypothetically.
(b) Rhetorically.
(c) Metaphorically.
(d) Literally.

5. In Aristotle's opinion, why were many people not swayed by sound arguments?
(a) They were too uneducated.
(b) They were too educated.
(c) They were too emotional.
(d) They were not emotional enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aristotle think was irrelevant to the feeling of indignation?

2. In Book II, Chapter 26, how many common errors did Aristotle discuss?

3. Based on Aristotle's explanation, why was it not possible to be angry at humanity in general?

4. What was Aristotle's opinion about using compound words in a speech?

5. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?

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